​WHY FOOD?

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Child hunger devastates too many young lives in El Salvador.

 

Child hunger refers to a state where children do not have access to sufficient food to meet their basic needs
nutritional needs.

It doesn’t just mean a lack of food; it often means that the food available lacks essential nutrients
nutrients required for healthy development.

 

The impact of child hunger goes beyond an empty stomach; it
can result in stunted growth, weaken the immune system, develop mental delays, and have lasting physiological effects.
 

    When parents struggle to afford nutritious meals, children bear the weight of that hardship.

 

          Child hunger is more than a nutritional issue; it is a crisis that affects health, education, and the

 

       future of an entire generation. Together, we can help ensure every child receives the nutrition they need

 

—let us act now to protect their future.